The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Announces December Events

By: Oct. 30, 2012
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The Smith Center has announced the following events for December:


Danny Wright: Home for the Holidays
Reynolds Hall
Dec. 2, 2 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $18
Danny Wright and special guests ring in the holiday season in the most spectacular way. The internationally-renowned artist performs favorites from his broad repertoire of traditional Christmas songs, classical works and music from Broadway & film on a nine-foot Steinway Grand piano. Wright is one of few pianists who has mastered such a diverse range of styles and combined them with heartwarming grace.

Las Vegas Philharmonic – Pops II – A Very Vegas Holiday
Reynolds Hall
Dec. 8, 2 and 8 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $46
A perfect outing for the entire family, this holiday program is filled with musical joys of the season. Special guests Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and Former Mayor Oscar B. Goodman will narrate “A Night Before Christmas,” percussionists from Foothill High School will put a unique twist on “Little Drummer Boy” and the North Pole’s most famous resident might even make a special appearance.

Linda Eder
Dec. 9 at 5 p.m.
Complimentary
Symphony Park
The Smith Center will host a complimentary holiday concert with singer and famed Broadway actress Linda Eder in Symphony Park. The “Star Search” alum and Drama Desk Award-winner, will delight audiences with a special concert amidst seasonal holiday décor including a staggering 23-foot holiday tree strung with 11,500 lights. Known for her starring role in Frank Wildhorn’s Broadway production of “Jekyll & Hyde,” Eder will perform signature tunes and favorite holiday classics. The concert is complimentary and general admission but tickets must be reserved online at www.TheSmithCenter.com.

Nevada Ballet Theatre – “The Nutcracker”
Reynolds Hall
Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 16, 1 p.m.; Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 22, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 23, 1 and 5 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $45
This is “The Nutcracker” like it’s never been seen before – a brand-new, original production featuring new sets, costumes and surprises, yet to be revealed. Choreographed by the Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director James Canfield, this highly anticipated rendition will be a treat for all ages and is sure to become a Las Vegas favorite.

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012
Reynolds Hall
Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $29
Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012, a cherished holiday tradition marking its 15th Anniversary, is an uplifting, high-energy show the whole family will love. Get into the holiday spirit as some of music’s biggest and brightest names, such as David Benoit, NBC’s “The Voice” winner Javier Colon, Sheila E. and Margo Rey. They will jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites, led by multi-Grammy® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire, Dave Koz.

CABARET JAZZ

Tierney Sutton Band

Cabaret Jazz

Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $39

The Tierney Sutton Band is currently celebrating its fourth consecutive Grammy® nomination for “Best Vocal Jazz Album” for its latest album, “American Road.” During the collaboration that has spanned 18 years, they have been awarded a JazzWeek Award for Vocalist of the Year, received consecutive nominations for Jazz Journalist Association awards, recorded several No. 1 CDs on jazz radio and garnered critical praise throughout the world. Comprised of acclaimed vocalist Tierney Sutton and instrumental virtuosos Christian Jacob, Trey Henry, Kevin Axt and Ray Brinker, the band is an incorporated partnership and a model of both musical and business unity.

Clint Holmes for the Holidays

Cabaret Jazz

Dec. 7 and 8, 8:30 p.m.; Dec. 9, 2 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $35

The legendary Clint Holmes brings a warm holiday celebration to The Smith Center to ignite the holiday spirit in guests. Clint performs with wife Kelly Clinton and granddaughter Asia in a memorable celebration of the holidays.

The DeAna Martin Christmas Show

Cabaret Jazz

Dec. 14 and 15, 7 p.m.; Dec. 16, 2 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $37

Combine the coolness of The Rat Pack with the vocal sophistication of DeAna Martin and you have “The DeAna Martin Christmas Show.” DeAna Martin takes the audience on a musical sleigh ride, filled with classic yuletide tunes and songs honoring her legendary father, Dean Martin, and other great performers who shaped American music and popular culture for over four decades. This is the soundtrack of Christmases past and holiday memories yet to be shared.

TROESH STUDIO THEATER

Late Nite Catechism

Troesh Studio Theater

Nov. 30, 7 p.m.; Dec. 1, 3 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 2, 3 and 6 p.m.

Tickets prices start at $29

This part catechism class, part stand-up routine is an interactive comedy and one of the longest running shows in Chicago and U.S. theater history. The audience member is a part of Sister’s class. She’ll take the audience back to the days of the Latin mass, meatless Fridays and remind you about that good old ruler across the knuckles. Jeffrey Lyons from TV’s “Sneak Previews” calls the show “…something to savor and enjoy…one of the most intimate, rewarding shows in town.”

City of Lights Barbershop Chorus: “Christmas is a-Comin’”

Troesh Studio Theater

Dec. 7, 7 p.m.

Ticket prices start at$15

“Christmas is a-Comin’” features a delightful collection of traditional Christmas songs performed in the unique four-part acapella harmony style by the City of Lights Chorus and its quartets with special guests from the Sweet Adelines and Cheyenne High School. This holiday show will be fun for the whole family.

About The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Located in downtown’s 61-acre urban development, Symphony Park, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is a public/private partnership that is the new centerpiece of cultural life in Las Vegas, offering a blend of performances by resident companies, as well as first-run touring attractions. The five-acre cultural campus features three performance spaces, the 2,050-seat main performance area in Reynolds Hall and Boman Pavilion’s 258-seat Cabaret Jazz and 250-seat Troesh Studio Theater. In addition it is home to a 1.7 acre park, which can be used for outdoor concerts. Additionally, the campus will be the new location of the Discovery Children’s Museum. The Smith Center is the cultural center for Las Vegas – a place that educates, entertains and excites the citizens of the Las Vegas community. For more information about The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, please visit www.thesmithcenter.com. Keep up with news and events on Facebook



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